器重

qì zhòng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to regard sth as valuable; to think highly of (a younger person, a subordinate etc)

Definition

看重，重视（用于上级对下级或长辈对晚辈的赏识）。

To think highly of; to regard with favor (used for superiors to subordinates or elders to juniors).

Usage

常用于表示领导、老师或长辈对下属、学生或晚辈的才能或品质的认可和重视。

Often used to indicate recognition and appreciation from leaders, teachers, or elders towards subordinates, students, or juniors for their talent or character.

Examples

1 领导非常器重他，经常把重要任务交给他。 (The leader thinks highly of him and often assigns important tasks to him.)
2 因为工作努力，他得到了上司的器重。 (Because of his hard work, he gained the favor of his boss.)
3 这位教授很器重自己的研究生，推荐他出国深造。 (The professor highly regards his graduate student and recommended him for further study abroad.)
4 她因才华出众而受到公司器重。 (She was valued by the company for her outstanding talent.)
5 老将军器重这位年轻军官的勇敢和智慧。 (The old general thought highly of the young officer's bravery and wisdom.)

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